"I find it's an intensely rewarding use of my time. It's a pain learning it all over again, but there is a certain pleasure in having to challenge myself to cast a simple Fire again. As for how long we'll be here... I'm not certain I'd care to return. There's nothing for me on Gaia, I'm afraid..." And Terra's a ball of ash.
"Listen to me, spilling my soul to a complete stranger. Looking at this wall must be making me sentimental. I might also recommend you take up Summoning. It's an extraordinarily powerful branch of magic, and quite versatile. I knew the last two Summoners, briefly. I considered myself a powerful mage, but the pair of them were nearly my equal." Before Trance, at least.